Lima , founded in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes (locally [sjuˈðað ðe los ˈreʝes], Spanish for "City of Kings"), is the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, … Visa mer

Pre-Columbian era
Although the history of the city of Lima began with its Spanish foundation in 1535, the territory formed by … Visa mer

National
Lima is the capital city of the Republic of Peru and Lima Province. As such, it is home to the three branches of the Government of Peru Visa mer

Lima is the country's industrial and financial center and one of Latin America's most important financial centers, home to many national … Visa mer

Flag
The Flag of Lima is historically known as "Banner of the City of the Kings of Peru". It is formed by a golden-colored silk canvas and in the center is … Visa mer

The urban area covers about 800 km (310 sq mi). It is located on mostly flat terrain in the Peruvian coastal plain, within the valleys of the Visa mer

With a municipal population of 8,852,000 and 9,752,000 for the metropolitan area and a population density of 3,008.8 inhabitants per … Visa mer